Prepare against Ioannis Karounis
GRC · World #40,922 classical · FIDE ID 4292669
Our database contains 32 games by Ioannis Karounis, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioannis Karounis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioannis Karounis before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,812 | 1,828 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,797 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 9.4% |
| As White | 18 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 5.6% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioannis Karounis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioannis Karounis's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 13.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 13.6% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Karounis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Karounis usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Karounis usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Karounis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Karounis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Karounis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ioannis Karounis's chess games
All 32 games by Ioannis Karounis in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 3 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Alexandros Kostouros | 2,063 | 1st Aspropyrgos Open A | C47 |
| Aug 2025 | Konstantinos Konstantelias | 1,983 | 7th SKG Open | B01 |
| May 2012 | Aggelos Zaharias | 1,010 | 4th Petroupoli Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th SKG Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,888 |
| 1st Aspropyrgos Open A | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Seniors Open | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,179 |
| 4th Petroupoli Open | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,196 |
| 2nd Athens Stamatopoulos Memorial | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,683 |
| Petroupoli ASOP Dias Open 2nd | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,026 |
| 174th Ambelokipi Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,356 |
| 28th Nikaia Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,863 |
Interactive opening tree from all 32 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioannis Karounis's chess games?
32 games by Ioannis Karounis, from Jan 2013 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ioannis Karounis has played.
What does Ioannis Karounis play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ioannis Karounis opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioannis Karounis answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ioannis Karounis play as White?
As White, Ioannis Karounis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioannis Karounis play as Black?
As Black, Ioannis Karounis most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Ioannis Karounis's FIDE rating?
Ioannis Karounis is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess, 1,812 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ioannis Karounis played?
Our database contains 32 games by Ioannis Karounis, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (9.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioannis Karounis?
32 games by Ioannis Karounis reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.